| Think of Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) and Tata Safari | | | | audio system, cup holders on floor console, cigarette |
| comes to mind. The cars built and off-roading | | | | lighter and ash-tray in front console, rear wash and |
| capabilities have wooed many despite there being | | | | wiper, electrical glass demister, digital outside |
| several worthy competitors. This brawny car from | | | | temperature indicator, etc. These are some of the |
| the Tata stable is soon going to get a sibling in Tata | | | | high end features found only in very expensive and |
| Aria, which is a crossover between a SUV and Multi | | | | top end SUVs. The Tata Aria would also have |
| Utility Vehicle (MUV) due to be launched in the near | | | | high-tech multimedia features like the advanced CD |
| future. Coming from the same stable and falling | | | | player, USB/Bluetooth connectivity, 3D sound etc. |
| almost in the same segment the two cars have a | | | | On the other hand the Tata Safari has features like |
| few things in common but the Tata Aria is a step | | | | tubeless tyres, day-night instrumental panel, wood |
| ahead. Let's figure out how. | | | | finish centre console, leather seats, power windows |
| The Tata Safari comes with a 2.2L, 16 valve and a | | | | and leather wrapped steering and gear knob. Tata |
| VTT DICOR engine capable of producing 140hp at | | | | Safari dicor has a remote unlocking system that lights |
| the rate of 4000rpm and a torque of 320Nm at the | | | | up the roof of the car for five seconds thus helping |
| rate of 1700-2700 rpm. The car comes in both two | | | | to trace the car. |
| wheel drive (2WD) and four wheel drive (4WD) | | | | Tata Safari also has some good safety features such |
| options. It is interesting to note that the Tata Aria | | | | as ABS, dual Airbags and reverse guide system. And |
| too would come with the same engine and would | | | | for entertainment the car has a DVD/MP3 system |
| have both 2WD and 4WD options. | | | | with dual LCD screens as standard. The Tata Aria has |
| However, it is the design, interiors and features of | | | | disc brakes coupled with ABS and Electronic Stability |
| Tata Aria that set it apart in its class. The all new | | | | Programme (ESP) system. The ESP is the first in any |
| Aria is being hailed as the most sophisticated Tata till | | | | Tata car. Aria's power steering, efficient braking |
| dated. The Tata Aria would have three rows of | | | | system with ESP and standard ground clearance |
| seating arrangements to accommodate 7 passengers. | | | | ensure hassle free driving. |
| The second and third row seats can be folded fully | | | | Lastly, the Tata Aria is designed as per global |
| flat to create more luggage space and there is good | | | | standards and would be available in the domestic |
| air conditioning for all three rows. The car has leather | | | | market by the second quarter of this calendar year |
| covered steering wheel, gear shift knob and leather | | | | with a piece tag of Rs. 12.5- 14.5 lakh while Tata |
| seats, headrest mounted LCD screen, power and tilt | | | | Safari comes for Rs 7,91,353 – 12,23,969 |
| steering, power windows at all four doors, automatic | | | | (ex-showroom). |
| climate control AC, keyless entry, advanced CD/MP3 | | | | |